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Truncated Leaflet For Prosthetic Heart Valves - EP3266416

The patent EP3266416 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Mar 20, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2013 under application number EP17187595A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3266416

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
Application Number
EP17187595A
Filing Date
Dec 16, 2013
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Feb 16, 2024
Publication Date
Mar 20, 2024
External Links
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Patent Summary

A prosthetic heart valve with improved performance and durability, comprising a leaflet frame and synthetic leaflets with a unique truncated base design. The leaflets are coupled to the frame and feature a planar central zone, diverging sides, and a free edge. The truncated base design enables a larger alpha angle while maintaining a short valve length, providing better leaflet bending behavior and improved hemodynamic performance. The valve is suitable for surgical and transcatheter placement, and can be delivered via a percutaneous transcatheter system.

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCESSep 12, 2019SOMERVILLE -

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